Training is important

for prevention

!

Do I really need to train?

All employees should train annually!Managers and supervisors are

included!

YES!!You will

thank me

later!

Your training should cover:

• The facilities violence prevention policy

•Risk factors that contribute to

assaults

•Education on identifying signs of escalating behavior

•Ways staff can protect

themselves

•Progressive behavior control

methods

•Safe methods for applying restraints

The buddy system

“How do you

get out of here?!”

•Location AND operation of

safety devices

•How to deal with hostile relatives and

visitors of the patient

•Policies for obtaining assistance

after a violent episode or injury